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limited edition things are always cool to have and make it all the more special. i mean, years from now i'll show it to my grandkids and they'll be in awe as to how collectible it is (and what they could get for it when i pass away)

  • 05.22.2004 6:54 AM PDT
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Which sites do you guys use to get Halo 2 info? I've checked all the major sites and haven't been able to find much info besides all the stuff on Zanzibar and multiplayer (not that that isn't interesting, but I crave more...).

  • 05.22.2004 6:58 AM PDT
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Apparantly its going to be 'The Fallen'

  • 05.22.2004 7:00 AM PDT
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Where'd you hear that?

  • 05.23.2004 1:39 AM PDT

I haven't heard anything official (meaning: From Bungie) about a subtitle, but my vote goes to:

[color=blue]HALO 2
Scorched Earth
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  • 05.23.2004 2:20 AM PDT
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First off - why would Microsoft insist on them using a subheading (I'm not doubting, simply curious)? Secondly, the subtitle really only hinted at what the game was about - meaning a similar formula could easily be applied to the sequel (oh god the lovely, lovely sequel). Lastly, why does it really matter? When was the last time you referred to Halo as, Halo : Combat Evolved ? Excluding forums or other formal addressing.

Although in retrospect, I guess I do understand the curiosity.

[Edited on 5/23/2004 2:45:51 AM]

  • 05.23.2004 2:34 AM PDT

Posted by: p1acebo
First off - why would Microsoft insist on them using a subheading (I'm not doubting, simply curious)? Secondly, the subtitle really only hinted at what the game was about - meaning a similar formula could easily be applied to the sequel (oh god the lovely, lovely sequel). Lastly, why does it really matter? When was the last time you referred to Halo as, Halo : Combat Evolved ? Excluding forums or other formal addressing.

Although in retrospect, I guess I do understand the curiosity.


Good point.
Frankly, Microsoft could insist on calling the game [color=orange]Halo 2: Poop on a Stick[/color] and I bet we'd all still buy it, and the special edition silver-plated poop that they sell with it.

  • 05.23.2004 3:41 AM PDT

Posted by: p1acebo
First off - why would Microsoft insist on them using a subheading


Because Microsoft has no sense of style. I mean, Combat Evolved? It sounds like (and I've said this before) something you'd find on a cleaning product or something; Halo: Fresh as the Morning. For more evidence of Microsoft's lack of taste, take a look at Windows. And Internet Exploder. And Powerpoint, dammit! Man, that thing is too ugly. If Bungie had wanted to put a subtitle in Halo, it would be cool, and actually relevant. Note Marathon 2: Durandal, Myth: The Fallen Lords, Myth II: Soulblighter. See what I mean?

Secondly, the subtitle really only hinted at what the game was about - meaning a similar formula could easily be applied to the sequel

Well, "combat evolved" isn't actually what it's about (See above).

Lastly, why does it really matter? When was the last time you referred to Halo as, Halo : Combat Evolved ? Excluding forums or other formal addressing.

I have never called it "Combat Evolved", I think. If I did, I was drunk at the time. And I don't drink. So there you go. But a cheap subtitle cheapens the entire game, if you get my drift.

If Halo 2 has a subtitle, rest assured that it will be awesome.

- Reiginko

  • 05.23.2004 5:47 AM PDT
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* Halo 2: Halo on fire doing 130mph...
* Halo 2: Combat Re-Evolved
* Halo 2: When Good SPARTANS Go Bad
* Halo 2: Your Mother
* Halo 2: The MC Strikes Back
* Halo 2: The Covenant Menace
* Halo 2: Attack of the Flood
* Halo 2: *insert dodgey Microsoft subheading*
* Halo 2: Bill Gates' Mother

  • 05.23.2004 6:16 AM PDT
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I think the point about the prototype box covers says a lot, if there isn't a subheading there I guess there won't be one. Bungie are hardly gonna stop designers incorporating the subheading into the design in some feindish conspiracy to hold back the subheading from Halo 2s already adoring fans???? I imagine they will have had to start work on all the promo stuff (ads, etc) by now anyway so a full name would kinda be necessary for that and theres no point to hold back a subtitle. After all its only a subtitle poeple.

  • 05.23.2004 6:22 AM PDT
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Posted by: Reiginko
Posted by: p1acebo
First off - why would Microsoft insist on them using a subheading


Because Microsoft has no sense of style. I mean, Combat Evolved? It sounds like (and I've said this before) something you'd find on a cleaning product or something; Halo: Fresh as the Morning. For more evidence of Microsoft's lack of taste, take a look at Windows. And Internet Exploder. And Powerpoint, dammit! Man, that thing is too ugly. If Bungie had wanted to put a subtitle in Halo, it would be cool, and actually relevant. Note Marathon 2: Durandal, Myth: The Fallen Lords, Myth II: Soulblighter. See what I mean?

- Reiginko


This is sort of off topic, but Reiginko, I can just support your opinion. Apple's keynote is so much better than Powerpoint. Easier to use, much better looking!

For the subheading. Who cares? People don't buy games because they have a cool subheading. I don't care about the subheading, and if you think about it, what popular gaming magazine has ever rated a game better/worse because of its subheading?

  • 05.23.2004 6:38 AM PDT
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Halo 2: The grunt's revenge
Halo 2: the fall of earth
Halo 2: Salvation (oh i like that one)
Halo 2: Shotguns blazin'
Halo 2: Aim, Fire, Reload, Repeat (i love that pic)
Halo 2: Operation SAVE CANADA
Halo 2: This time you can blow up that @#$%ing blue MONITOR

  • 05.23.2004 6:42 AM PDT
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Posted by: Spartn254wolf
Halo 2: This time you can blow up that @#$%ing blue MONITOR


lol

  • 05.23.2004 7:32 AM PDT
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A decent H2 title:


HALO 2
the best damn game there ever damn was.




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[Edited on 5/23/2004 7:35:44 AM]

  • 05.23.2004 7:35 AM PDT
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Posted by: dragonkeeper219
Where'd you hear that?



UH.....look dragonkeeper219. no offense but some of your questions and responses are a lil tiring to read. I mean "riding the pickle." where have you been., i come here like 2 times a week which isnt alot and i know what that means. der. and you asked "why are they releasing a metal case, it doesnt enhance gameplay or anything.?" are you serious?? they are doing it because its great marketing. think of the halo edition xbox and how well its selling. translucent green doesnt enhance gameplay its just cool. anyways no offense you just came off a little newebilicious

  • 05.23.2004 7:47 AM PDT

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